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Steve Smith didn’t waste any time waiting for the umpire’s call after missing a straight one on his Caribbean Premier League debut on Monday.

Playing in his most high profile match since the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, Smith made a well composed 41 off 37 balls before being struck in front by Imran Tahir, making his way off the field before the umpire even had the chance to raise his finger.

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“I’m sorry to chuckle but from up here in our wonderful vantage posi (position) of the comm box he was walking straight away,” Danny Morrison said. “He knew he was dead.”

Currently serving a Cricket Australia sanctioned 12-month ban from international cricket and domestic cricket (Sheffield Shield, one-day cup and Big Bash League) at home, Smith came out to bat with Barbados in trouble at 2-11 after two overs and helped put the side on course for a total of 4-185.

Camera IconSteve Smith didn't waste any time getting off the field after being trapped plumb in front by Imran Tahir.Picture: FOX SPORTS

The exiled Australian skipper added 105 runs for the Tridents’ second wicket alongside the more aggressive Shai Hope, who hit six sixes and six fours on his way to 88 off 45.

Earlier, Guyana got off the perfect start with the ball thanks to a stunning catch from Rayad Emrit off the bowling of Sohail Tanvir.

Positioned at mid-off, Emrit showed impressive flexibility and athleticism to hold onto a leaping catch off the bat of Martin Guptill, bending backwards in midair to get his hands to it.